J-Hope of BTS Triumphs with “Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version)” and Delivers Dynamic Performances on June 26’s ‘M! Countdown’

On the June 26th episode of M! Countdown, J-Hope from BTS took the top spot with his solo track “Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version),” scoring a solid 8,282 points. What made this win stand out was that he didn’t even appear on stage to accept it. This victory is yet another highlight in J-Hope’s growing solo career, proving that his music continues to resonate strongly with fans.

The episode itself didn’t lack excitement despite J-Hope’s absence. A wide variety of performances filled the stage, ranging from fresh debuts to notable comeback acts. Fans got to enjoy a vibrant lineup that blended newly debuted artists and familiar names all in one show.

Here’s a quick rundown of the performers and their songs that night:

• Catch The Young – "Ideal Type"
• USPEER – "ZOOM"
• VVUP – "Giddy Boy"
• JAESSBEE (First Performance) – "My Summer Manual"
• KickFlip – "Electricity"
• IS:SUE (Comeback) – "SHINING"
• Baby DONT Cry – "Bet You’ll Regret It" and "F Girl"
• ALLDAY PROJECT (First Performance) – "FAMOUS" and "WICKED"
• Hearts2Hearts – "STYLE"
• H1-KEY (First Performance) – "Summer Was You"
• izna – "BEEP"
• KISS OF LIFE – "k bye"
• ILLIT – "Do the Dance"
• CRAVITY – "SET NET G0?!"
• fromis_9 (First Performance) – "LIKE YOU BETTER"
• ENHYPEN (First Performance) – "Outside"
• Jang Wooyoung (First Performance) – "Simple dance"

With so many artists sharing their energy, M! Countdown showed just how diverse and dynamic the current K-pop scene is.

Some artists made their debut on this stage, delivering strong first impressions with their fresh performances. Names like JAESSBEE, ALLDAY PROJECT, H1-KEY, fromis_9, ENHYPEN, and Jang Wooyoung were all part of that debut list. Fans were also treated to the comeback stage from IS:SUE, who returned with their track “SHINING.”

The variety in music and style kept the show lively throughout. From upbeat tracks to more relaxed vibes, the lineup had something for everyone.

Below are some of the great performances you can watch again:

• Jang Wooyoung – Simple dance
• ENHYPEN – Outside
• fromis_9 – LIKE YOU BETTER
• CRAVITY – SET NET G0?!
• ILLIT – Do the Dance
• KISS OF LIFE – k bye
• izna – BEEP
• H1-KEY – Summer Was You
• Hearts2Hearts – STYLE
• ALLDAY PROJECT – FAMOUS & WICKED
• Baby DONT Cry – Bet You’ll Regret It & F Girl
• IS:SUE (Comeback) – SHINING
• KickFlip – Electricity
• JAESSBEE – My Summer Manual
• VVUP – Giddy Boy
• USPEER – ZOOM
• Catch The Young – Ideal Type

This episode of M! Countdown not only celebrated J-Hope’s solo success but also emphasized just how vibrant and flourishing K-pop is right now, with so many artists bringing their unique sounds and styles.